Career questions tagged physician-assistant
How do I choose my future career?
I have four possible career interests and I don't know how to decide. I would love to be a Physician Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Pediatric Nurse, or Special Education Teacher. I can't decide because they all seem great. #pediatric-nursing #physician-assistant #early-childhood-education #special-education
I would like to work with children, would being a PA or psychologist allow me to work with kids?
#working-with-children #psychology #physician-assistant
What are requirements I need to meet in order to become a Physician Assistant?
In school a P.A. came in and discussed his job. It really interested me and I want to know more about the job. #physician-assistant #students-interested-in-career-as-physician-assistants
What kind of grades do I need to have in order to get into become a Physician's Assistant?
#Physician-Assistant #PA #Medicine #physician #medical #healthcare #doctor
If I want to become a physician assistant, should I major in biochemistry or biology?
I would like to attend a graduate school with enough experience so that i can become a PA. #medicine #physician-assistant #hospital-and-health-care
What does a physician assistant do?
I recently spoke to a physician assistant student and she told me physician assistants are essentially doctors without the title, the salary, and surgery. I want to know more about physician assistants and what they actually do in the workforce. #Medicine #physician-assistant
If you are a PA why wouldnt you just become a doctor?
#medical-education #physician-assistant #doctor
Is it worth it to go into medicine? I've seen many issues when it comes to pay, burn out, administrative issues, abd just overall a workplace/balance that is not sustainable nor worth the effort? What are your thoughts on the current treatment of doctors post covid and if the shortage of doctors is due to any specific reason? Thank you!
I just finished my freshman year on the premed path.
Do you like being a physician assistant? What are the pros and cons?
I'm currently a high school senior. College decisions are coming out right now, but most likely I'm going to UC Davis in the fall :) I want to be in the medical field. I'm curious about what this job is like.
Why did you decide to become a nurse practitioner?
Why did you decide to be a nurse practitioner and not a physician assistant?
What are the main differences between a Nurse Practitioner and a Physician Assistant?
Hi! I am planning on going to college and becoming a Neonatal nurse, but I am also thinking of furthering my education and becoming either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant. What is the difference between the two? Do they both have the same amount of schooling? Do they both do the same things? Do they both have the same salary? Thank you! #medicine #nursing #healthcare #health #nurse-practitioner #social-media #physician-assistant #financial-planning #career-details
What is a day in the life of a Physician Assistant?
#physician-assistant #graduate-school
Do you experience bias in patient perception of MD vs PA-C?
I am currently in school completing my pre-reqs in order to apply to physician assistant school. Over the last few years, I have heard a number of people say they would rather see a MD than a PA-C as they feel an MD has more experience, expertise and knowledge in the field of medicine. Do you experience this bias from patients in the workplace? #medicine #physician-assistant
Should I apply to PA school or medical school?
I'm a senior in college now, and I'm just finishing up my pre-med courses. After I graduate, I am planning on taking a gap year. If I want to go to medical school after the gap year, I should plan on taking the MCAT in the coming months and apply in May. I don't know why, but I'm having such a hard time figuring out if I want to go to PA School or medical school (MD/DO). I'm serious about my education and want to be extremely knowledgeable if I ever have patients/become a physician. That being said, I don't know if four years of medical school on top of a gap year is something that I will regret. Also, I don't have any research experience/shadowing experience right now, so I wouldn't even be able to put that on an application (or could I, if I was planning on doing these things during my gap year?) So should I become a PA? Those who chose the medical path instead of PA, can you explain how you came to that decision? And those who chose PA school rather than going to MD/DO, what led you to that decision? Do you wish you had autonomy/is it a burden to not get the final say in decisions? #medical-school #doctor #physician-assistant #PA #medicine
What colleges have good PA programs?
I'm interested in becoming one and am hoping to become one. I don't know where I'd like to go to college so i'm hoping this will help. #physician-assistant #students-interested-in-career-as-physician-assistants #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
What are some of the best schools with Physician Assistant programs?
I already have a school in mind for my first four years, but what school is best for the remaining schooling needed? #physician-assistant #physician #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
Can I Get Some Info About Education Beyond A Bachelor's?
I really want to be a nurse or PA in a specialized field (Hematology), but I can't find a lot of helpful information from Google when I'm looking at education that goes beyond a Bahelor's degree. I need more information, preferably from a Hematologist or Hematology nurse, caseworker, etc. Please help me find more information about the education of the typical Hematologist's PA or nurse. I'd appreciate it, thanks!! #hematology #hematologist #physicians-assistant #PA #nurse #nursing #students-interested-in-career-as-physician-assistants #physicianassistant #physician-assistant #advice #college-advice #college-prep #healthcare
How can a college student gain experience in the medical field?
I'm a rising junior at Saint Mary's College and my major is Allied Health Science. Hopefully after receiving my degree, I'd like to become a physician assistant one day, but to do that, I really need experience in the active medical field so currently I have no clue how to get started. #medicine #premed #physician-assistant
What career/college do I choose?
I am a 10th grader, I want my future career to be in the medical field, but I don't know what I want to land on. I know I have a lot of time to figure it out, but I want to start early. I was looking at a physician assistant, the job description/what they do really intrigues me and I'm almost certain that's what I'm gonna look at more in-depth. I just wanted an opinion on what I should/could do. I have been looking at colleges, but I also don't know which one would be best.
Is it worth the time and money to become a Medical Doctor?
I was very set on going to medical school and becoming a doctor this time last year; however, the doctors I have asked have said that they would pursue Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant instead if they were to choose their career over again. What do y'all think? Thanks! #doctor #nurse #medical-school #pre-med #doctorate-degree #physician-assistant #nurse-practitioner
What criteria did you need to become a physician's assistant?
I am trying to plan my career as a physician's assistant and need guidance on now and where to start. #physician #medicine #physician-assistant
What does a day in the life of a Physician's Assistant look like?
#medicine #physician-assistant #physician #career #career-counseling #stem #women-in-stem #career-choice #college #college-major #college-advice #career-development #career-path #career-paths #jobs #careers #doctor #science #biology #chemistry -practice -education
if you're a physician assistant in CA, can you please answer some questions?
I'm super interested in this career. here are just a few questions I have about it: 1. is there many job opportunities? or is it hard to find a job? 2. how is work-life balance? 3. are you happy with your job? 4. what are some of the 'best/worst' specialities, according to what you've heard or experienced? 5. what does your salary look like? (sorry, I know this is private, but a range is fine) thank you for your time :)
What are two pro and cons as being a physician ? Do the cons outweigh the pros?
Aisha, age 19
Why did you choose MD over PA or PA over MD?
I want to work in the medical field but I am stuck between PA and MD. Both PA and MD had benefits and I just want to know how you were able to choose between the two. #medicine #healthcare #doctor #physician-assistant #hospital-and-health-care
Physician assistant specializing in OB or Nursing-midwife ?
I am having trouble choosing between becoming a PA in OB or a midwife. I originally wanted to go to medical school but decided that i didn't want to go to school for long after undergrad. So my dream is to be able to deliver babies or at least assist in the deliver. so i just want some more information about both to make a good decision ? which one would be a better opinion for me ? HELP ! #medical-practice #medicine #physician-assistant #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
Should I become a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant?
I'm a nursing student and I'm thinking about pursuing further education after completing my BScN degree. What are the pros and cons of becoming an NP or PA? #nursing #nurse #registered-nurses #nurse-practitioner #nursing-schools #physician-assistant #registered-nursing
If my goal is to be a physician assistant what major should i take?
i need a guide to my future path and am confused on what to do. #help! #physician-assistant #college-major #career-path
What is the most recommended undergraduate major to go in to if you wish to go to graduate school to become a physician assistant?
I am undecided on which undergraduate major would be the most beneficial for me in the future. #doctor #nurse #healthcare #physician #physician-assistant